Does the 1985 Mercury Lynx need premium gas?
Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.
| Trim (engine / transmission) | Fuel | MPG | Fuel/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, 4-spd manual, FWD | REGULAR | 33 | $1,900 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, 4-spd manual, FWD | REGULAR | 32 | $1,950 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, 4-spd manual, FWD | REGULAR | 27 | $2,300 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, 4-spd manual, FWD | REGULAR | 27 | $2,300 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD | REGULAR | 27 | $2,300 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, 4-spd manual, FWD | REGULAR | 27 | $2,300 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD | REGULAR | 27 | $2,300 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD | REGULAR | 26 | $2,400 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd, FWD | REGULAR | 25 | $2,500 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd, FWD | REGULAR | 24 | $2,600 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD | DIESEL | 40 | $1,950 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD | DIESEL | 34 | $2,300 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-spd manual, FWD | DIESEL | 34 | $2,300 |
The EPA records the fuel each version was tested on. Whether premium is strictly required or just recommended is an owner's-manual detail the EPA dataset doesn't include — so we don't guess it.
13 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov · retrieved 2026-06-14.